[jodrellblank]

Yes; we read the article as well ... your point is?

[whimsy]

Actually, I haven't read it yet - I tend to skim the comments first and then decide whether or not the article is worth my time. I prefer to avoid articles where most of the comments lament that "this post is bollocks/misleading/media spam."

I'm not saying the OP is any better than you accused... I'm just pointing out that not everyone in the HN audience reads the same way.

[pwhelan]

To be fair he likely lost focus, checked some email, read another article and had forgotten his point and just thought "Meh, I'll go with it."